Foam Dressings

Foam dressings provide a warm, moist environment to wounds for optimal healing. Made of semi-permeable/hydrophilic polyurethane foam, these dressings are adherent and non-adherent plus non-linting with a waterproof outer layer. Highly absorbent in nature, they are good for light-to-moderate-to-heavy exuding wounds. They are simple, reliable and available in multiple size and shape options.

How do Foam Wound Dressings work?

Foam wound care dressings are known to provide the right amount of moisture required for healing. They provide a protective barrier against bacteria and shield the wound from infections. These dressings allow water vapor to enter but not bacteria and other contaminants. Foam dressings provide insulation keeping the wound bed warm and moist.

They do not adhere to the wound and therefore, permit trauma-free dressing change. Such dressings serve as a cushion on the wound surface. You can use these dressings during compression therapy and also on wounds with hyper-granulation and infections.

Features of Foam Wound Care Dressings

May be used as a primary or secondary dressing

Easy to apply and remove

Have hydrophilic wound side and a hydrophobic exterior

Available in different shapes and sizes, with or without adhesive borders, as pads, sheets or cavity dressings

Dressing change should be every 3 to 7 days

Non-adhesive foam dressing is ideal for those with fragile, sensitive skin but will require a secondary dressing

When to use Foam Dressings for wounds?

Foam wound dressings can be used on many wound types and are highly effective on granulating and ephithelializing wounds. They may be used to absorb drainage around tubes and as secondary dressings for wounds requiring packing.

Medline Optifoam wound dressings are a popular choice for their conformability and for preventing shear and friction. The Molnlycke Lyofoam dressing works under compression and has high absorbency and fluid retention capabilities. An open-cell foam pad, 3M Reston is developed to protect against skin damage caused by splints, casts and prostheses. The ConvaTec Aquacel Foam Pro is multi-layered silicone foam dressing and powered by Hydrofiber technology. It locks in exudate through vertical wicking reducing maceration risks of the peri-wound skin.

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